Rare Breeds and Varieties of the Balkan - Safeguard for Agricultural ...
Rare Breeds and Varieties of the Balkan - Safeguard for Agricultural ...
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Kupreska ovca<br />
Local names: Kupres; Kupreshka Pramenka<br />
Belongs also to <strong>the</strong> Bosnian Mountain Pramenka Sheep (Bosansko-<br />
Hercegovacka). Short summer <strong>and</strong> long cold winter lead to this medium<br />
size breed with long coarse open fibred fleece. Transhumant management.<br />
Details:<br />
Acceptance awaiting recognition<br />
Area <strong>of</strong> distribution Kupres Plateau (1300m), Polja <strong>of</strong> Duvno, Livno <strong>and</strong> Glamoc<br />
Population size unknown<br />
Colour <strong>of</strong>f white with very small black spots on legs <strong>and</strong> head<br />
Coat white, <strong>of</strong>f white<br />
Head erect ears<br />
Horns rams horned;<br />
Weight rams: 55 kg, ewes: 48 kg<br />
Height rams: 70 cm; ewes: 64 cm<br />
Use triple purpose; mainly milk<br />
Productivity 1.5-2.5 kg wool; ca. 25 cm long wool; milk: 130kg; fertility: 105%;<br />
birth weight: 2-4 kg<br />
Remarks Literature: Catalogue <strong>of</strong> West <strong>Balkan</strong> Pramenka Sheep Breed Types<br />
Source <strong>of</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation Dr. Salko Muratovic, Sarajevo; Dr. Bozidarka Markovic, Montenegro<br />
Pivska<br />
Local names: Jezero-Pivska; Piva; Durmitorska<br />
Is <strong>the</strong> most important strain <strong>of</strong> Pramenka in Montenegro today. The animals<br />
are adapted to cold mountain conditions. It is named after <strong>the</strong> Piva<br />
mountains in <strong>the</strong> north <strong>of</strong> Montenegro <strong>and</strong> sou<strong>the</strong>rn Herzegovina.<br />
Details:<br />
Acceptance <strong>of</strong>ficially recognised<br />
Area <strong>of</strong> distribution N-NW-Montenegro; S-Herzegovina; Piva Mountains<br />
Population size 4580<br />
Risk status endangered<br />
Colour white with spotted head <strong>and</strong> legs, occasionally black or grey<br />
Head with top-knot<br />
Horns usually horned<br />
Weight rams: 60 kg; ewes: 45kg<br />
Height rams: 65cm; ewes: 60 cm<br />
Productivity milk yield: 100 kg; fertility: 120%<br />
Source <strong>of</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation Dr. Salko Muratovic, Faculty <strong>of</strong> Agriculture, Livestock Sector<br />
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